Dr. Gloria Halverson is a professor of gynecology. Her academic career has focused on advanced reproductive technology. She as a long involvement with global health and short term medical missions, currently serving as President Elect of the CMDA. She also teaches health care professionals nationally and internationally about recognizing and treating trafficked victims as a member of the trafficking in persons task force for CMDA. She is involved in leading medical trips working with victims of trafficking and helping to develop protocols for their unique medical needs.